Single Serving Dilemma
Every time I take a stroll through the grocery store it seems like there’s a new variety of “100 calorie packs” on the aisle: Oreos, Goldfish, Cheetos, and so on. They seem innocent enough—practical, even, but there are two problems I see with these temptations:
#1: Stopping after one serving.
I don’t know about you, but every time I sit down with my single-serving pack fully intending to eat it and be satisfied, my mind always has a way of tricking me into thinking, “well, 100 calories isn’t much, and really, 200 calories isn’t too bad either.” By the time I’ve over-powered my mental demon, inevitably I’ve devoured four or five packs, defeating the purpose of the handy low-calorie serving.
#2: The food just isn’t that healthy.
These companies have discovered a genius way to market their food as “healthy” because it comes in small, low-calorie, single size servings. The fact is, however, that if you’re trying to make-over your diet, you should be looking at other snack options that pack more nutrients: fresh fruit, yogurt, a handful of peanuts.
Is there a place for single-serving packs? Sure. If you love Oreos and can stop yourself after eating a packet, this is a great way to keep from feeling deprived of your favorite snacks. They’re also easy to throw into a lunchbox for your kids. But, under normal circumstances stick to another 100-calorie treat: an apple.
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Good points!
(I want to win the IPOD!)